Summary
Max graduated from the UNC School of Law in 1974 with High Honors. He was also named the Outstanding Law Graduate of 1974, was a member of the NC Law Review, and was awarded the Order of the Coif on graduation. He later served as law clerk for 2 Justices of the NC Supreme Court, one of whom was Chief Justice. He has practiced consumer bankruptcy law in Shelby, NC, for 35 years. He is married and the father of 3 children and 2 grandchildren.
O. Max Gardner III has practiced consumer bankruptcy law for 35 years. He has an AV Rating from Martindale Hubble and 10.00 Rating from AVVO. He has been named an NC Super Lawyer for 5 consecutive years and is a member of the North Carolina Legal Elite. Business Week calls him the "go to guy for all consumer bankruptcy issues." Max has specialized in securitized mortgage loans and has filed thousands of bankruptcy claims against mortgage servicers for unlawful claims, fees and charges.
Max is father of 3 children nd has 2 grandchildren. max and his wife live in the South Mountains of Western North Carolina with their Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Great Pyrenees, and Pacifino horses.